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Snow removal apparatus and method

  • US 6,748,678 B2
  • Filed: 06/12/2002
  • Issued: 06/15/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A snow removal system for use with a vehicle to remove snow from a surface, the vehicle moveable along the surface in a travel direction and having an underside, the snow removal system comprising:

  • at least two frames coupled to the vehicle; and

    at least one conveyor coupled to each frame, each conveyor positioned to move snow from the surface at an angle with respect to the travel direction; and

    a prime mover rotatably coupled to each conveyor to drive the conveyor;

    wherein the conveyors are rotatable to convey snow from beneath the vehicle, at least one of the conveyors oriented to direct snow laterally toward another of the conveyors; and

    wherein at least one of the conveyors is located laterally and ahead of another of the conveyors with respect to the travel direction.

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